Ube Brownies Purple Yam (Printable)
Vibrant purple yam meets rich chocolate in these fudgy Filipino-style treats with nutty sweetness and marbled swirls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ube Mixture
01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Brownie Base
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder
→ Chocolate Swirl
09 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and ube halaya until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the ube mixture, whisking until the batter is uniform and creamy.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ube mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough brownies.
06 - Melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
07 - Spread the ube brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Dollop the melted chocolate mixture on top in several spots, then use a skewer or knife to create a marbled swirl pattern.
08 - Bake for 32–36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
09 - Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into squares.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The purple color alone makes people gasp, but the flavor is what keeps them coming back for seconds
- Fudgy and rich without being too sweet, thanks to the natural subtle sweetness of ube halaya
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking, these continue cooking as they cool and stay fudgier
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when you add the eggs
03 -
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking if you want that sweet salty contrast
- The parchment overhang is your friend, use it to lift the whole batch out before slicing